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A group of women did the centipede run up Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

A group of women did the centipede run up Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big ... more

These runners managed to get their hair to match the color of their outfits Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

These runners managed to get their hair to match the color of their outfits Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique ... more

A couple stopped to appreciate the downward part of Hayes hill Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

A couple stopped to appreciate the downward part of Hayes hill Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into

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Glitter was the costume for these runners on Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

Glitter was the costume for these runners on Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one ... more

Photo: Brant Ward / The Chronicle

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This runner had to hike up his dress as he made his way up Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

This runner had to hike up his dress as he made his way up Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique ... more

These runners were definitely on display Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

These runners were definitely on display Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

Crowds were treated to new signs this year, one of which called for no public urination Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany 103rd Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands.

Crowds were treated to new signs this year, one of which called for no public urination Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany 103rd Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands.

Crayons always have a colorful time at the event Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

Crayons always have a colorful time at the event Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

This bunny decided to take the hill backwards making the turtle jealous. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

This bunny decided to take the hill backwards making the turtle jealous. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big ... more

Colorful hair and outfits combined for this group on Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

Colorful hair and outfits combined for this group on Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes ... more

Giraffes loomed large as they stopped for a selfie Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

Giraffes loomed large as they stopped for a selfie Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big ... more

Faces in the crowd as some just walked up Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

Faces in the crowd as some just walked up Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big ... more

After passing a security area, runners and walkers continued Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

After passing a security area, runners and walkers continued Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into ... more

A flower delivery was in order for this runner Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

A flower delivery was in order for this runner Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party.

Thousands jammed the street routes of the race, here looking down Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and unique costumes into one big party. less

Thousands jammed the street routes of the race, here looking down Hayes Street Sunday May 17, 2015. The zany Bay to Breakers event in the streets of San Francisco, Calif. combined thousands of runners and ... more

People in costume rejoiced in their making it to the top of the hill. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014. less

People in costume rejoiced in their making it to the top of the hill. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes ... more

People stopped and celebrated their arrival at the top of the Hayes Street hill. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014. less

People stopped and celebrated their arrival at the top of the Hayes Street hill. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up ... more

The yip yip Martians arrived at the top of Hayes Street hill. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014. less

The yip yip Martians arrived at the top of Hayes Street hill. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street ... more

Two sea shells walked together near the end of the crowd. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014. less

Two sea shells walked together near the end of the crowd. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill ... more

The crowd filled Hayes Street as they began the downhill portion. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014. less

The crowd filled Hayes Street as they began the downhill portion. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes ... more

A group of purple people tried to get some attention near Fillmore Street. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014.

A group of purple people tried to get some attention near Fillmore Street. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the

A couple of giraffes celebrated on the run. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, 2014. less

A couple of giraffes celebrated on the run. The annual Bay to Breakers event in San Francisco, Calif. attracted thousands of runners and revelers as they made their way up the Hayes Street Hill Sunday May 18, ... more

"Censored" group of women poses for a picture after the finishing line by the ocean during 101st Bay to Breakers foot race in San Francisco, Calif. on May 20, 2012.

"Censored" group of women poses for a picture after the finishing line by the ocean during 101st Bay to Breakers foot race in San Francisco, Calif. on May 20, 2012.

Photo: Siana Hristova, The Chronicle

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Norm (no last name given), of Campbell, gets surprised by a stranger grabbing him as a man in a mustard costume takes a photo of the #12 shaved into the hair jersey on his back during the annual Bay to Breakers run in 2012. less

Norm (no last name given), of Campbell, gets surprised by a stranger grabbing him as a man in a mustard costume takes a photo of the #12 shaved into the hair jersey on his back during the annual Bay to Breakers ... more

These bobbies ran in their underwear as they made their way up Hayes Street. The 100th running of the Bay to Breakers race in 2011 featured thousands of people and a few new rules to tame past turmoil.

These bobbies ran in their underwear as they made their way up Hayes Street. The 100th running of the Bay to Breakers race in 2011 featured thousands of people and a few new rules to tame past turmoil.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

These bobbies ran in their underwear as they made their way up... Photo-4640977.62551 - GreenwichTime

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People dressed as Muppet Show characters walk the last part of the steep Hayes Street portion of the Bay to Breakers footrace on Sunday, May 15, 2011, in San Francisco.

People dressed as Muppet Show characters walk the last part of the steep Hayes Street portion of the Bay to Breakers footrace on Sunday, May 15, 2011, in San Francisco.

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

People dressed as Muppet Show characters walk the last part of the... Photo-4640994.62551 - GreenwichTime

Melissa Bailey of Hazel Park, Michigan; Scott Kondak of Beverly Hills, Michigan and Emma Konkel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin huddle together under a sheet as they wait for the rest of their group during the 97th annual Bay to Breakers in 2008. less

Melissa Bailey of Hazel Park, Michigan; Scott Kondak of Beverly Hills, Michigan and Emma Konkel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin huddle together under a sheet as they wait for the rest of their group during the 97th ... more

Donuts in a tray head down Fell Street near Golden Gate Park during the 97th annual race on May 18, 2008.

Donuts in a tray head down Fell Street near Golden Gate Park during the 97th annual race on May 18, 2008.

Photo: Michael Maloney, The Chronicle

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Ian Aldous of San Francisco, Calif., sat on a rolling couch inviting pole dancers to entertain him. Ben Damron accepted the invitation as they traveled on Fell Street near Golden Gate Park during the 97th annual race. less

Ian Aldous of San Francisco, Calif., sat on a rolling couch inviting pole dancers to entertain him. Ben Damron accepted the invitation as they traveled on Fell Street near Golden Gate Park during the 97th ... more

A group of runners imitating a flight crew with pilots pose at the top of the Hayes Street hill during the 2007 race.

A group of runners imitating a flight crew with pilots pose at the top of the Hayes Street hill during the 2007 race.

Photo: Brant Ward

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A school of spawning salmon are asked to clear the street by a S.F. police officer during the '96 race (2007). The fish moved upstream (against runner traffic) and finally spawned in the middle of Howard St.

A school of spawning salmon are asked to clear the street by a S.F. police officer during the '96 race (2007). The fish moved upstream (against runner traffic) and finally spawned in the middle of Howard St.

Photo: Michael Macor, The Chronicle

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The Care Bears got the attention of some onlookers near the crest of Hayes Street in 2007.

The Care Bears got the attention of some onlookers near the crest of Hayes Street in 2007.

Photo: Brant Ward, SFC

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Miguel Gutierrez, dressed as the Mona Lisa, stops near the top of the Hayes Street hill during the 95th annual running of the Bay to Breakers on Sunday, May 21, 2006.

Miguel Gutierrez, dressed as the Mona Lisa, stops near the top of the Hayes Street hill during the 95th annual running of the Bay to Breakers on Sunday, May 21, 2006.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

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Paper bag beauty queens and bathing beauties were some of the more unusual costumes at the 2006 Bay to Breakers.
These ladies brown-bagged it at the Bay to Breakers, looking fashionable and staying dry on Beale Street as onlookers cheered wildly. less

Paper bag beauty queens and bathing beauties were some of the more unusual costumes at the 2006 Bay to Breakers.
These ladies brown-bagged it at the Bay to Breakers, looking fashionable and staying dry on ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

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As is tradition at the Bay to Breakers, some individuals chose not to dress for the occasion, like this group of men making their way down Howard Street during the 2006 race.

As is tradition at the Bay to Breakers, some individuals chose not to dress for the occasion, like this group of men making their way down Howard Street during the 2006 race.

Photo: Brant Ward

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Chris Ahlgren of San Francisco rides a wooly mammoth during the Bay to Breakers race near the top of the Hayes Street hill. The 95th annual running of the Bay to Breakers took place on Sunday, May 21, 2006.

Chris Ahlgren of San Francisco rides a wooly mammoth during the Bay to Breakers race near the top of the Hayes Street hill. The 95th annual running of the Bay to Breakers took place on Sunday, May 21, 2006.

Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, SFC

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Storm troopers from the "Star Wars" movies were in attendance during 2006 race.

Storm troopers from the "Star Wars" movies were in attendance during 2006 race.

Wonder Women make their way across the finish line in 2004. Photo-2193726.62551 - GreenwichTime

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Two men with wigs and gigantic bras make their way through Golden Gate Park during 89th annual Bay to Breakers (2000).

Two men with wigs and gigantic bras make their way through Golden Gate Park during 89th annual Bay to Breakers (2000).

Photo: BRANT WARD, The Chronicle

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Michelle Duron, Lisa Zahner, Gloria Pratte and Kathleen Hogan car a MUNI Streetcar as they pretend to run over other runners along Howard Street during the 88th annual Bay to Breakers. The group says they made the Streetcars because they want just want to get to work on time instead of the cars constantly breaking down. Guess things haven't changed much in the past decade plus when it comes to the city's transportation woes. less

Michelle Duron, Lisa Zahner, Gloria Pratte and Kathleen Hogan car a MUNI Streetcar as they pretend to run over other runners along Howard Street during the 88th annual Bay to Breakers. The group says they made ... more